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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


Potassium Iodide Distribution on April 2 in Middletown

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2026

For those who live or work within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Stations To check whether you are within the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), visit gov/epz   SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute potassium iodide (KI) pills to Delaware residents […]




Results of OHS’ St. Patrick’s Day Weekend DUI Checkpoint and Sober Rides Program

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2026

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) has released the results of its St. Patrick’s Day weekend impaired driving enforcement and prevention efforts, which included a DUI checkpoint and the statewide Sober Rides program.




Delaware Senators Move One Step Closer to Protecting Civil Rights for Individuals with Disabilities

DDC | Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delaware Senators Move One Step Closer to Protecting Civil Rights for Individuals with Disabilities Date: March 20, 2026   Contact: Emmanuel Jenkins Community Relations Officer Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council Phone: 302-739-7192 Email: Emmanuel.Jenkins@Delaware.gov   Dover, DE – Delaware lawmakers have taken a significant step forward in advancing civil rights protections for individuals […]




DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Delaware Flood Awareness Week March 16 to 20

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer has proclaimed March 16 to 20 as Delaware Flood Awareness Week in conjunction with DNREC and DEMA. Learn more about flood preparedness at the webinar Thursday, March 19, 2026.




Delaware Bay Barge Fire Declared Under Control

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

SMYRNA, Del. – Agencies from the U.S. Coast Guard, the State of Delaware, and the State of New Jersey have coordinated response efforts since yesterday and early this morning and have declared the barge fire under control. No injuries were reported for this incident. The barge was carrying salvage metal at the time of the […]







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Potassium Iodide Distribution on April 2 in Middletown

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2026

For those who live or work within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Stations To check whether you are within the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), visit gov/epz   SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute potassium iodide (KI) pills to Delaware residents […]




Results of OHS’ St. Patrick’s Day Weekend DUI Checkpoint and Sober Rides Program

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2026

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) has released the results of its St. Patrick’s Day weekend impaired driving enforcement and prevention efforts, which included a DUI checkpoint and the statewide Sober Rides program.




Delaware Senators Move One Step Closer to Protecting Civil Rights for Individuals with Disabilities

DDC | Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delaware Senators Move One Step Closer to Protecting Civil Rights for Individuals with Disabilities Date: March 20, 2026   Contact: Emmanuel Jenkins Community Relations Officer Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council Phone: 302-739-7192 Email: Emmanuel.Jenkins@Delaware.gov   Dover, DE – Delaware lawmakers have taken a significant step forward in advancing civil rights protections for individuals […]




DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Delaware Flood Awareness Week March 16 to 20

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer has proclaimed March 16 to 20 as Delaware Flood Awareness Week in conjunction with DNREC and DEMA. Learn more about flood preparedness at the webinar Thursday, March 19, 2026.




Delaware Bay Barge Fire Declared Under Control

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

SMYRNA, Del. – Agencies from the U.S. Coast Guard, the State of Delaware, and the State of New Jersey have coordinated response efforts since yesterday and early this morning and have declared the barge fire under control. No injuries were reported for this incident. The barge was carrying salvage metal at the time of the […]